Anthony James
Maiden, North Carolina, 28650-1304 United States
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Drake Enterprises Lincolnton, North Carolina United States
Driver Sep 2012 – Mar 2014
Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle
and loading equipment are properly positioned.
Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.
Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers.
Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes to document weights and to comply with state
regulations.
Drive trucks with capacities greater than 3 tons, including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver
products, livestock, or other materials.
Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.
Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions.
Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones, to exchange necessary information with
bases, supervisors, or other drivers.
Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.
Check conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage.
Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.
Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or
manipulating fifth-wheel locks.
Check all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes.
Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles.
Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on
vehicles and using other equipment as necessary.
Remove debris from loaded trailers.
Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.
Follow special cargo-related procedures, such as checking refrigeration systems for frozen foods or providing food or
water for livestock.
Climb ladders to inspect loads, ensuring that cargo is secure.
Give directions to laborers who are packing goods and moving them onto trailers.
Perform emergency roadside repairs, such as changing tires or installing light bulbs, tire chains, or spark plugs.
Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel
cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other equipment.
Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS)
equipment, or other navigation devices to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
EDUCATION
MAIDEN HIGH SCHOOL, North Carolina United States
High School Diploma, Jun 1976
Extensive studies in various types of Photography
107 E Boyd St Maiden,, North Carolina,, 28650-1304 United States 828-***-**** *************@*****.***
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO, North Carolina United States
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Aug 1983
Various studies in Economics and Marketing
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Photography and various formats
Various Organizal and Communicational Skills
Most of my earlier life was spent in restaurants working to finance my education. I have worked the front end the back
end,management, washed dishes,scheduling employees,ordering,etc.
107 E Boyd St Maiden,, North Carolina,, 28650-1304 United States 828-***-**** *************@*****.***